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Saint PhilomenaAll that is known about St. Philomena's life comes from a Neapolitan nun's vision. Sister Maria Luisa di Gesu claims St. Philomena came to her and told her she was the daughter of a Greek king who converted to Christianity. When Philomena was 13-years-old, she took a vow of consecrated virginity.
After her father took his family to Rome to make peace, Emperor Diocletian fell in love with Philomena. When she refused to marry him, she was subjected to torture. St. Philomena was scourged, drowned with an anchor attached to her, and shot with arrows. Each time she was attacked angels took to her side and healed her through prayer. She was 13 years old when she died. Saint Philomena is the patron saint of infants, babies, and youth. Her feast day is August 11. Find more information about St. Philomena HERE |
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St. Luke Catholic Church - Plain, WI
1240 Nachreiner Avenue Plain, WI 53577 608-546-2482 608-546-2616 (fax) stlukesplain@charter.net Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Luke), 5:30pm (St. John) Sunday: 8:30am (St. John), 10:00am (St. Luke) |
